Official government website of the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 
The university, represented by the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, held the "Organic Food Day" events today, Sunday, November 12, 2023. This included an educational exhibition with the participation of 12 governmental and private entities, aiming to spread the culture of organic food, introduce its types and benefits, and highlight the impact of organic agriculture on sustainable development. Additionally, several scientific lectures were presented, attended by the university's vice presidents. The event will continue for two days in the main hall of the university city.
The event will include a number of scientific lectures presented by college faculty members, in the presence of a number of interested individuals, students, and farmers. The lectures will be titled: Organic Poultry Production (Aspiration and Hopes), Organic Agriculture for Safe Food, Organic Food and Human Health, and Reasons Why We Should Consume Organic Foods.
On his part, the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Saleh bin Sulaiman Al-Huwayrini, clarified that the agricultural sector is a vital strategic sector that bears a huge burden in achieving food security and providing the necessary inputs for other sectors. He pointed out that, as part of the university's continuous endeavor to participate in events that serve the agricultural and industrial sectors, the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine organized the Organic Food Day to promote organic food, in addition to an exhibition of organic food producers, exporters, and manufacturers. The aim is to spread the culture of organic food and provide organic farmers and traders with the necessary technical and logistical support to advance this important agriculture and industry, and to build bridges of knowledge between the pillars of this industry and agriculture and qualified academic staff, in line with the university's vision and mission to serve the community and achieve Vision 2030 in supporting the local product, developing internal resources, maximizing their benefit, and elevating the Kingdom's status in all international forums.
He added, "The event includes the most important studies and technical aspects in the production of organic vegetables, fruits, and meats, and highlights their nutritional and health benefits. The college and university also provide brochures and informational leaflets on the scientific and technical foundations related to organic foods. Through its exhibition, the university was keen to raise awareness of the many benefits of organic foods, both for health and the environment, and to highlight the importance of organic animal and poultry production due to the unique qualities of these products, such as their freedom from chemical residues, toxins, antibiotics, and hormones, and their high content of beneficial nutrients for human health.".
